Tricurler



Feb. 8, 1949. J. J. MORRETTA 2,431,170

TRICURLER Filed Nov. 19, 1945 2 Shegts-Sheet 1 Feb. 8, 1949. Q I Y J. J.- MORRETTA 2,461,170

. TRICURLER Filed Nov. 19, 1945 I 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Feb. 8, 1949 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE TRICURLER Jack J. Morretta, Scarsdale, N. Y. Application November 19, 1945, Serial No. 629,598v

6 Claims.

This invention relates in general to a hair curler and in particular to a combination hair curler and comb.

According to this invention there is provided a combination hair-curler and comb having curling devices of a plurality of sizes for use in preparation of hair styles having curls of varying tightness. The varying sized curlers are combined with a comb, and certain beneficial results as will be set forth hereinafter are attained by this combination.

It is an object of this invention toprcvi'd'e a combination hair curler and comb.

It is a further object of the invention to provide a combination comb'and hair curler, the hair curler comprising a combination article adapted to provide a plurality of varying sized curls.

Further object of the invention as well as its construction, use, and operation will in part be obvious and will in part be set forth in the following disclosure.

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the objects and advantages thereof, refereirc'e will be had to the following description and" accompanying drawings, and to the appended claims in which the various novel features ofthe invention are more particularly set forth.

Fig. 1 is a perspective View of the combination article according to one form of th'e invention.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the comb member of the combination article shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a perspective exploded view of the combination article shown in Fig. 1, illustrating the relationship of parts therein.

Fig. 4 is a fragmentary perspective view of. a portion of the inner comb as shown in the preceding figures, with the endjsectioned to show the structure of the article.

- Fig; 5 is'an end cross section of the article shown in Fig. 1, taken along the line 5- 5.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of a curler member according to another form of the invention.

Fig; 7 is a perspective view of a clip according to a 'still'further form of the invention.

8 is a perspective-view or'the scalp guard which may be used in combination with'the present invention.

Fig. 9 is an elevational v ew showing the guard attachment resting against the scalp after a curl has been formed and secured in place by a hairpin.

Fig. 10 as sectional view taken on the line Ill-l 0 of Fig. 9.

V Fig. ll-is a perspective view showing the scalp 2 guard of Fig. 8 on the assembled comb shown in Fig. 1.

Referring to the figures in detail, "in Figures 1 to 6 there is shown acombina-tion article, comprising in general a comb H, a first curler i2, asecondcurler l3 and a third curler 14, the entire combination article being atri-'curler" or a combination article having a comb 'member an three different sized curler mei'nbers; I

The comb has a plurality of's'paced teethlii integrally formed on a back li'which extends beyond the teeth atone end to form an extension handle or rat tail ll. Along the 's'id'esbf the comb member, preferably in the back portion it so as not to weaken the teeth l5; there are a pair of'groov'es 18 to receive other portions of the combination article as will "be described hereinaiter.

The first curler 12 comprises a hollow tube having a slot or opening it extending longitudin'ally-l'iearly but not completely-the length of the member. along one; side thereof. This: slot is shaped and adapted to lit-around the comb member, with the grooves 18 in the sides of the comb member fitting within this'slot. In this position, the rat tall I! extends beyond the end of the first curler to form a handle for the combination ar ticle, as shown in Figs. 2*and 6. 1

The article shown in Fig, 2, comprising the comb H and the first curler l2, with one end of the comb substantially flush with the end of the first curler 'anidiwith: the rat tail extending from the other end is an excellent comb according to this invention. In this article, the first curler serves not only as a strengthening member for the comb, but it also serves as a sm'oothingniemher for the hair when the combis passed therethrough. J I

The article as shown in Fig. 2', comprising the same two parts, but with comb member H positioned near the end of the first curler through which the rat tail l1 extends and with the first curler extending beyond the other end of the comb member, serves as a, basic, tight curler for placing small curls in the hair. The comb and the rat tail extending at one end serve as a handle for grasping the curler, and the first curler extending therefrom serves as a curling mandrel. The second curler l3 comprises a somewhat larger tubular member. adapted to fit over the first curler. At one end of this second curler is a short slot 20 which like slot IS on the first curler is adapted to fit into grooves 'Ill on the 7 member ll. When thus fitted on the comb, over the first curler, it forms a. curling mandrel of a slightly larger diameter for forming looser or larger curls.

A third curler I4 is likewise a tubular member, this time adapted to fit over the second curler, and being slightly shorter than the second curler 13 so that when fitted thereover, a length of the second curler protrudes from under the third curler to form a grasping surface which is useful when it is desired to remove the third curler from the combination article. Likewise, this third curler M has a slot 21 to fit over the grooves on the comb, this slot being shorter than the groove 20 in the second curler.

The assembled article 19, shown in Fig. 1 illustrates the comb H with the teeth I5 extending from one side, and the rat tail ll extending from the rear end of the article. At the front end is the third curler I 4, with the second and first curlers thereunder.

In Fig. 5, showing the cross section of the assembled article it is seen how the three curler members [2, l3 and I4 fit over one another and over the inner comb l I.

V In Fig. 6 is shown a tapered curler, for example a third curler I 4 which is adapted to provide a curl of progressively increasing or decreasing looseness.- This curler comprises a tubular member having a tapered surface and having a slot 2i adapted to receive the comb member, as in the case of the previously'described articles. The bore of the curler preferably is straight so that the curler fits tightly along its entirelength on the second curler. Alternatively, the bore of the third curler I4? is tapered being narrower at the closed end of the tube, so that it is adapted to fit snugly over a second curler which in turn is tapered, growing wider toward the open end.

In Fig. '7 is shown a clip 23 adapted to fit on oneof the curlers I2, I 3 or M (or on curler M This clip comprises two springlike arms 24 and 25 in a U-shaped structure, adapted to fit one inside and one outside the body of a the curler, and to retain the hair curled around the curler.

In the use of this new combination article, the first curler and the comb are first fitted together as shown in Fig. 2, and the hair is appropriately combed out and placed approximately in position. The second .and third curlers are then fitted over the first curler, as shown in Fig. 1. The hair is-next picked-up with the tail of the comb, combed with the comb itself, and then the operator proceeds to form curls, the larger curls beingwound around the third curler. The curls are then alternately set by means of a conventional curl setting liquid, or are fastened around the .third curler by means of clip 23. .In very simple cases-it will be'unnecessary to fix the curls in either fashion, as it will suffice to wind the curl, hold it for a few seconds and then release it.

The thirdscurler'is removed from the article, and the next set of curls is formed around the second, smaller curler, and likewise set or fixed. Finally, the secondcurler is removed and the third set of curls is formed around the first or smallest curler.

, During all of these curling operations, the teeth of the comb member I i serve as a handle to retain a firm grasp on the curling apparatus, and the comb member is available between curling operations forits primary use, namelycombing out the rubber, plastic, metal, or the like. In'gen'eral a somewhat-soft material, such as rubber or plastic is used in the construction of the comb member, so that the teeth will not scratch the scalp, and on the other hand a relatively stifi" material, such as for example a thermo-setting resin or a metal or the like is used for the construction of the curlers, so that they will retain their shape during repeated removal from the comb and replaccmerit thereon.

In Figs. 810 is shown a scalp guard attachment 26 to be used in connection withthe hair curler when it is being used in combination with a curling agent instead of a setting lotion as heretofore described.

When a curl of more permanency is desired it is necessary to employ a curling agent. For this reason the above-mentioned guard is so constructed as to prevent the hair which is impregnated with the curling agent from coming in contact with-the scalp.

This scalp guard attachment consists of a cylindrical portion 21 and a flange portion 28. The cylindrical portion 21 is formed with a reduced extended portion 29 adapted to be inserted into the curler it. Several of these scalp guard attachments are provided with each tri-curler with extended portions 29 of different diameters to fit into curlers l3, l2, etc.

-Thc extended portion 29 is split diametrically at 36. The flange portion 28 is provided with a holding string 3i and is formed with an enlarged slot 32 to permit the hair to be passed upwardly from the scalp, and with a second radial slot 33 for passing the holding string 3! below the flange portion 28, after the holding string is passed through the split portion .39 of the-member 29. A third slot 34 is formed in the flange 28 to lock the holding string in position.

By the aid of this device, first the hair is wound on the curlers and then the scalp guard is attached to the free end of the curler. The curled hair is then transferred onto the outside periphery of the cylindrical portion 21 by sliding. the hair thereon, and then by means of the holding string 3!, the formed curl is held on the scalp guard attachment as above described, -A hair pin 35 may be passed through the loop 36 formed by the holding string below the flange 28 between slots 33 and 34.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiments of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise constructions herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by. United States Letters Patent is:

1. An article of the class described, comprising a relatively wide member formed at one end and adjacent one edge with a longitudinal extension, said member being formed with grooveson opposite faces thereof and adjacent said one edge and in axial alignment. with said longitudinal extension, a tubular curler of a. length greater than the length of said Lwid'e member and formed with a slot extended substantially the length thereof and engaged about the said one edge of said wide member with the material thereof on opposite sides of said slot engaging said grooves and the ends thereof projected beyond the ends of said wide member, a second tubular curler of a length less than the lengthof said first tubular curler engaged over the projectedend of said first curler opposite the end of said'wide member formed with said extension and formed with a slot'extended inwardly from one end thereof so'that the material of said second tubular curler on opposite sides of its slot will engage said grooves, said slot of said secondcurler being substantially less than the full length of said sec ond curler so that the material of said'second curler at the end of its slot will engage the adjacent end of said wide member and retain said second curler in a position with a part extended beyond the end of said wide member, and a third tubular curler of a length less than the length of said second tubular curler and engaged over the extended part of said second curler and formed with a slot extended inwardly from one end thereof so that the material of said third tubular curler on opposite sides of its slot will engage said grooves, said slot of said third curler being substantially less than the full length of said third curler so that. the material of said third curler at the end of its slot will engage the adjacent end of said wide member and retain said third curler in position with a part extended beyond the end of said wide member.

2. An article of the class described, comprising a relativelywide member formed at one end and adjacent one edge with a longitudinal extension, said member being formed with grooves on opposite faces thereof and adjacent said one edge and in axial alignment with said longitudinal extension, a tubular curler'oi a length greater than the length of said wide member and formed with a slot extended substantially the length thereof and engaged about the said one edge of said wide member with the material thereof on opposite sides of said slot engaging said grooves and the ends thereof projected beyond the ends of said wide member, a second tubular curler of a length less than the length of said first tubular curler engaged over the projected end of said first curler opposite the end of said wide member formed with said extension and formed with a slot extended inwardly from one end thereof so that the material of said second tubular curler on opposite sides of its slot will engage said grooves, said slot of said second curler being substantially less than the full length of said second curler so that the material of said second curler at the end of its slot will engage the adjacent end of said wide member and retain said second curler in a position with a part extended beyond the end of said wide member, and a third tubular curler of a length less than the length of said second tubular curler and engaged over the extended part of said second curler and formed with a slot extended inwardly from one end thereof so that the material of said third tubular curler on opposite sides of its slot will engage said grooves, said slot of said third curler being substantially less than the full length of said third curler so that the material of said third curler at the end of its slot will engage the adjacent end of said wide member and retain said third curler in position with a part extended beyond the end of said wide member, said first tubular curler having its tubular end beyond the inner end of its slot engaged about a portion of the extension of said wide member.

3. In combination with a member having a tubular curler formed with an open end and extending from one end of said member and upon which a lock of hair can be wound for forming a curl, a scalp guard for receiving the curl formed on said tubular curler and holding it a desired length of time to set the curl, comprising a cylindrical portion of.-a diameter equal to the diameter of said tubular curler, a reduced portion formed on one end of said cylindrical portion and engageable into the open end of said tubular curler with the cylindrical portion in concentric end alignment with said tubular curler so that a curl formed on said tubular curler may be sli ed axiall-yrofi said tubular curler'onto said cylindrical portion after which said tubular curler is removed from said reduced portion, 'a fiange formed onthe opposite end of said cylindrical portion and formed with a slot through'which th'at'portion of the lock of hair leading from the scalp'extends, and means on said flange engage= able with said curlfor holding it releasably in position onsaid cylindrical portion.

4. In combination with a member having a tubular curler formed with an open end and extending from one end of said member and upon whicha lock of hair can be wound for forming aourl, a scalp guard for receiving the curl formed on said tubular curler and holding it a desired length of time to'set'the curl, comprising a cylindrical portion of a diameter equal to the diameter of said tubular curler, a reduced portion formed on one end of said cylindrical portion and. engageable into the open end of said tubular curler with the cylindrical portion in concentric end alignment with said tubular curler so that a 'curl formed on said tubular curlermay he slipped axiallyofi said "tubular curler onto saidcylindrical portion afterwhich said tubular curler'is removed from said reduced portion, a flange formed on the opposite end of said cylindrical portion and formed with a slot through which that portion of the lock of hair leading from the scalp extends, and means on said flange engageable with said curl for holding it releasably in position on said. cylindrical portion, said holdin; means comprisesa length of string attached at one end to said flange, said reduced portion being i rmed with a split extended in from the end thereof and having one end, overlying the attached end of said string, whereby saidstring may be extended along the adjacent side of said cylindrical portion over said curl toward said split, through said split and along the other side of said cylindrical portion over said curl ,toward said flange, and means for releasably attaching the free end of said string to said flange at the side thereof opposite the attached end of said string.

5. In combination with a member having a tubular curler formed with an open end and extending from one end of said member and upon which a lock of hair can be wound for forming a curl, a scalp guard for receiving the curl formed on said tubular curler and holding it a desired length of time to set the curl, comprising a cylindrical portion or a diameter canal to the diameter of said tubular curler, a reduced portion formed on one end of said cylindrical portion and engageable into the open end of said tubular curler with the cylindrical portion in concentric end alignment with said tubular curler so that a curl formed on said tubular curler may be slipped axially on said tubular curler onto said cylindrical portion after which said tubular curler is removed from said reduced portion, a flange ing means comprises a length of string attached at one end to said flange, said reduced portion 'being formed with a split extended in from the end thereof and having one end overlying the attached end of said string, whereby said string may be extended along the adjacent side of said cylindrical portion over said curl toward said split, through said split and along the other side of said cylindrical portion over said curl toward said flange, and means for releasably attaching the free end of said string to said flange at the side thereof opposite the attached end of said string, said flange being formed with a radial slot at a point diametrically opposite the attached end of said string and a third slot angularly displaced from said radial slot, whereby the free end of said string after being extended along the said other side of said cylindrical portion is passed through said radial slot across the face of said flange and then back through said third slot forming the means releasably attaching the free end of said string.

6. An article of the class described, comprising in combination a relatively wide member formed at one end with a longitudinal extension and grooves in opposite faces thereof adjacent one longitudinal edge of said wide member, a plurality of interengaged tubular curlers formed with aligned slots and engaged upon the said one 1ongitudinal edge of said wide member with the material on opposite sides of said aligned slots engaging said grooves, said tubular curlers having their adjacent ends projected beyond the end of said wide member opposite said longitudinal extension and'upon which a lock of hair can be wound for forming a curl, a scalp guard for receiving the curl formed on said tubular curlers and holding it a desired length of time to set the curl, comprising a cylindrical portion of a diameter equal to the diameter of said tubular curlers, a reduced portion formed on one end of said cylindrical portion and engageable into the open end of the inner of said tubular curlers with the cylindrical portion in concentric end alignment with said tubular curlers so that a curl formed on said tubular curlers may he slipped axially off saidtubular curlers onto said cylindrical portion after which said tubular curlers are removed from said reduced portion, and means on said cylindrical portion engageable with the curl for holding it releasably in position on said cylindrical portion.

JACK J. MORRETI'A;

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

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